Kristi Leskinen

CHAMPION FREESKIER
ACTION SPORTS PIONEER

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- 2007 US Open, 3rd Place, Slopestyle
- 2007 Japan Open, 2nd Place, Slopestyle
- 2005 Gravity Games, 1st place, Halfpipe
- 2005 US Open, 2nd Place, Halfpipe
- 2005 World Championships, 2nd place, Halfpipe
- 2003 US Open 2nd place, Vail Colorado
- 1999 1st female to compete in the US Open

BACKGROUND

Kristi Leskinen is one of the world’s top freeskiers, constantly pushing the limits of the sport. As a headliner, Leskinen shoulders the responsibility of bringing freeskiing – women’s freeskiing in particular – out from under the shadow of more established action sports to receive the respect and exposure it deserves.

At her first US Open, Leskinen was the only woman doing the Big Air event and one of only a handful of participants in the women’s run on the pipe. In 2004, little
more than five years later, the US Open hosted the largest women’s superpipe contest in the world, with forty athletes vying for the championship.

Savvy enough to realize that videos reach a larger audience than any single competition, Kristi films all over the world. Each year she pushes her skills and creativity further, with the goal of laying down her best footage yet. The exposure Leskinen lends the sport in top-selling ski videos and as a product spokesperson has played a big role in creating a buzz around the sport of freeskiing.

RELATED POSTS

Gretchen Bleiler and Kristi Leskinen Nominated for 2008 Teen Choice Awards

6.24.08 | by stantoncompany

For the second year in a row, snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler and freeskier Kristi Leskinen are nominated for "Best Action Sports Female" at the Teen Choice Awards. Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is set to host the Awards 2008 airing Monday, Aug. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The 10th annual special will celebrate the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, comedy, (read more)

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Kristi Leskinen: Firsthand on Fuel TV

4.24.08 | by stantoncompany

Kristi Leskinen recently met up with the folks at Fuel TV and gave them an inside look at her everyday life. (read more)

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Bleiler and Leskinen Meet Up with Oakley Women’s Team in Aspen

4.21.08 | by stantoncompany

Last weekend, amidst threats of multiple snow storms, the Oakley women’s team gathered in Aspen for what was planned to be a spring park shoot. Buttermilk was the girls private playground and after one day of grey skies and a couple inches of accumulation, the next two days were bright, hot and perfect for spring shooting. (read more)

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Kristi Leskinen Takes 3rd at Orage European Freeskiing Open

3.14.08 | by stantoncompany

Kristi Leskinen took home a 3rd place finish at the Orage European Freeskiing Open this weekend in Laax. Click here to read the full story.  Congratulations Kristi!

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Kristi Leskinen Featured in Fitness Magazine

1.16.08 | by stantoncompany

Kristi Leskinen is featured in this month's issue of Fitness magazine. (read more)

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